1965 GE MOBILE MADE DISHWASHER with SILVER SHOWER

[geextrarinse]

FIXED IT!

I just took the solenoid apart and found that the plunger was stuck open - i removed the built up crud and moved the plunger up and down a few times and now it seems to be working fine! I'll keep and eye on it though just in case!

 

[bajaespuma]

Not now, smoking.

I like the way you staged this post. It was choreographed like a striptease for appliance fetishists.

 

[mickeyd]

I love how you love all the GE "sayings" So do I.

Your photo essay rocks. Simply beautiful, and you had such a lucky easy fix on the stuck plunger. Wonderful

The silver shot of the cycle selector is sterling, and the machine itself is gorgeous.

I also used to love your old website, visited many times; I see it's gone now--oh well ;-D

Here, Matt, is a favorite GE shot for you.

 

[rollermatic]

absoluetely beautiful dishwasher!!!

i have one just like it except minus the silver shower, i love it. your's looks great! i had to put a new motor on mine. larry at modern parts in parma has pump seals and other parts.

you should be able to find a replacement solonoid easy enough. it doesn't have to be the exact one for that model or brand. if i remember the fill hose does screrw onto the solonoid with a 3/4 inch female garden hose style fitting so you will need a solonoid with a 3/4 inch male end on it. again they should be around.

a washer inlet solonoid would do. i would use it if i had to.

you might want to call larry however, i just bought a pump seal about a month ago for a g.e. mobile maid just like your's and mine. i bought another one and have to pick it up in buffalo, wanted a pump seal in case i need it. they won't last forever!

also 120 bucks is not a bad price, i always pay between 100-100 for any of my dishwashers. i paid 200 for my first mobile maid plus shipping from michigan! i admit the second one i did get for a buck on e bay but i am going to give the woman another 50 when i pick it up. but usually 100-200 is what i pay so you got a good deal!

it looks mint! enjoy!

 

[rollermatic]

oh great

i see you did get it working, even better!!! i don't have an owners manual but i do have the g.e. service tech manual and it does include that style pump and motors. i completely rebuilt mine last summer and posted it here with a lot of pics! i had a real problem getting the wash impeller off till i made a "puller" out of wood and bolts to pull it off motor shaft. this can all be found in the archives if you ever have to put in a new pump seal or whatever.

 

[toploader55]

Mobile Maid !

We had a 1966 MobileMaid.
The exact same Model. In 1966 the Only Differences were GE changed the racks to Blue and the timer dial had like two thumb "wings" on it for easier turning. Other than those 2 things, all the controls, cycles, spray arms,tower, powershower and silvershower even the chrome accents on the upper racks were all the same.

Good Luck with your Great Find. Stunning Machine. Eddie

 

[jons1077]

Awesome!!!

That is one freakin' sweet dishwasher!!! I'm so jealous!

Jon

 

[jetcone]

Nice DW Matt

enjoy, now all you need is vintage Cascade!
jet

 

[gansky1]

TOL! I always wanted one of these - my best friend growing up had one. I used to love the sounds it made and the way it jiggles a little bit while throwing giant ropes of water around inside. Have fun!

 

[geextrarinse]

...the way it jiggles a little bit...

OMG! - yes - it TOTALLY Jiggles and I LOVE that! - I imagine the powerful streams going round and round. I need to get a piece of plexi cut for the top so i can watch!

It makes great sounds all around.

 

[a78jumper]

My Mum's first dishwasher

She bought one of these in 1965 in Edmonton and it was used until 1976 when they bought a built in Kitchen Aid for their house in Toronto. It was given to her cousin who used it for a few years more,